The Institute for the Study of Violent Groups

ISVG’s Links of the Day February 20, 2012
Links of the Day

Posted by RBoales@isvg.org on 21, February 2012

Welcome to ISVG’s Links of the Day! Each day, ISVG research analysts and collectors gather and read hundreds of open-source news and intelligence articles from around the globe in an effort to bring you the most comprehensive database on violent extremism. These articles provide the details surrounding the events and actors involved in violent extremism and transnational criminal organizations. ISVG’s Links of the Day will highlight the most noteworthy articles collected throughout the course of ISVG’s daily research process. Make sure you check back every morning or evening to get a recap of the most relevant articles of the last twenty-four hours, or follow our @ISVG Twitter handle to get these links as we find them!

Monday, February 20, 2012

Created by ISVG’s Jonathan Epperson, check out our new visualization on Boko Haram and their correlation with al Qaeda – specifically AQIM.

Reports that at least 30 killed in Maiduguri market assault; Boko Haram suspected.

Death toll in Pakistan market suicide attack reaches 40.

Darfur rebels release 49 peacekeepers but continue to hold three Sudanese who were accompanying them.

Israeli newspaper reports that a prostitute helped Thai police identify Iranian terrorists.

Iran’s PressTV reports that al Qaeda is an integral part of the Syrian opposition to President Assad.

IDF says they have uncovered an explosive device with unmistakable Iranian trademarks in Gaza.

Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-M) blamed for bomb blast in Andhra Pradesh.